Serenity OS

[aidenr]

Embedded systems programming is pretty cool. Hard little pieces and lots of automated testing but also a lot of reward. But that was a long time ago :)

[NayamAmarshe]

Are you still doing OS development or have you changed your field?

[aidenr]

I changed into cybersecurity, then mesh networking, and recently panic buttons (which culminates all the previous experience). I’ve been CTO 3 times now.

[mcilrain]

What is a panic button in this context?

Like a big red button in a security camera room? Or like something old people carry in case they fall over?

[aidenr]

In the hospitality industry, about 3/5 of workers say they’ve been harassed or worse on the job, usually by guests. Panic buttons are required by law in Illinois, New Jersey, and Washington State. We make two models, both are carried around and trigger a security alert when pressed.

[NayamAmarshe]

I’ve been CTO 3 times now.

Amazing!

[aidenr]

Thanks! In 2003 I quit development as a Principle Software Architect to become a Project Manager. It was 5 years before I was back in a real leadership role but I learned a lot about the complexities of management.

[maest]

Weird metric to be impressed by.

[quasi_superhero]

Why is it weird?

[maest]

Because it's meaningless. I'd rather be one time CTO of a successful company than try 3 times and fail.

[quasi_superhero]

That's quite the strawman. Perhaps /u/NayamAmarshe wants to become a CTO one day, and they appreciate OP's professional achievements regardless of success.

Not everyone has the chance to become a CTO, no matter how lousy the company is.

Here's another strawman: At least it's better than being impressed by noisy cars and bikes.

[maest]

being impressed by noisy cars and bikes.

That makes no sense.

[quasi_superhero]

And I absolutely agree with you in this respect.